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[[Neurofibroma]] usually occurs between 20-40 years of [[age]], and [[Affect|affects]] [[men]] and women equally. However, [[Plexiform neurofibroma|plexiform neurofibromas]] are thought to be [[congenital defects]], hence, they occur earlier in [[life]]. | [[Neurofibroma]] usually occurs between 20-40 years of [[age]], and [[Affect|affects]] [[men]] and women equally. However, [[Plexiform neurofibroma|plexiform neurofibromas]] are thought to be [[congenital defects]], hence, they occur earlier in [[life]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2], Shanshan Cen, M.D. [3]
Overview
Neurofibroma usually occurs between 20-40 years of age, and affects men and women equally. However, plexiform neurofibromas are thought to be congenital defects, hence, they occur earlier in life.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
- Neurofibroma usually affects individuals between 20 and 40 years of age.
- Plexiform neurofibromas occur earlier in life and are thought to be congenital defects.[1]
Gender
- Neurofibroma affects men and women equally.